Cereals vs Cereals ready-to-eat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cereals ready-to-eat, BARBARA'S PUFFINS, original — 7.41g vs 2.37g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with cinnamon and spice, prepared with water — 96 vs 333 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cereals ready-to-eat, BARBARA'S PUFFINS, original scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Cereals | Cereals ready-to-eat | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 96 kcal | 333 kcal | -71% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 76.7 g | 3.59 g | +2038% |
| Protein | 2.37 g | 7.41 g | -68% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.21 g | 3.70 g | -67% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 19.0 g | 84.0 g | -77% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.00 g | 18.5 g | -89% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.191 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.371 g | 2.24 g | -83% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 55.6 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.168 mg | 0.111 mg | +51% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.177 mg | 0.068 mg | +160% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.15 mg | 1.90 mg | +13% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.220 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.220 mg | 0.243 mg | -9% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 48.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +153% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 43.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 7.20 mg | 14.9 mg | -52% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 110 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.120 mg | 0.890 mg | -87% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 61.0 mg | 70.0 mg | -13% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.11 mg | 1.33 mg | +59% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 107 mg | -78% |
| Phosphorus, P | 80.0 mg | 126 mg | -37% |
| Potassium, K | 71.0 mg | 315 mg | -77% |
| Sodium, Na | 111 mg | 704 mg | -84% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.570 mg | 1.28 mg | -55% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.082 mg | 0.301 mg | -73% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.643 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 1.60 ug | 16.7 ug | -90% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 402 kj | 1395 kj | -71% |
| Ash | 0.730 g | 1.30 g | -44% |
| Total Sugars | 6.31 g | 18.5 g | -66% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 4.00 ug | 19.0 ug | -79% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 78.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +311% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 110 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 366 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 31.0 ug | 775 ug | -96% |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.500 ug | 0.700 ug | -29% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.170 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.014 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.006 g | -67% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.360 g | 2.21 g | -84% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.007 g | 0.018 g | -61% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.422 g | 1.07 g | -60% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.408 g | 1.02 g | -60% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.014 g | 0.041 g | -66% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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